1930s Antique Victorian French Brooch Gold Medallion w Guilloche Roses For Sale

~ Please Read Before Purchasing ~Please look at photos carefully as they are part of the description. While I try to give you the best accurate assessment of every item, all jewelry listed is antique or vintage and is NOT expected to be like new. All items should be expected to have light to moderate wear on all components and findings, even if it can\'t be seen with the naked eye.
All jewelry listed is inspected very carefully by me, a certified antique and vintage jewelry appraiser, and is considered to be in very clean and well cared for vintage condition and reflected in the price of the item. As I am currently selling off my 50-year lifelong jewelry and other antique collections, ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
I\'ve been selling antique and vintage jewelry and other wares online since 1986 from my own site. My jewelry has been featured in many antique and vintage jewelry books. I have collaborated on the publication of several vintage costume jewelry books as well. I also serve as an authority as a jewelry appraiser on several high-end sale sites.Inspection at different assessment levels and under different lighting and magnification can be difficult to assess, describe, and grade. For this reason, I provide many clear photos and my best assessment of gentle handling, wear, or other imperfections. I also do not guarantee the future functionality of all antique and vintage clips, hooks, clasps, and closures. All are tested prior to shipping and in good working order.Photos may appear to make jewelry and other objects larger than they are. Please note dimensions in description below.Description ~This antique brooch is not signed and may be 10 or 12 kt gold filled but it\'s not possible to know for sure. For the sake of this description, it is 10kt or 12kt gold plated or gilted.This admirable antique French brooch is a style that was made in Mid to Late Victorian era but this particular design with the large Art Nouveau frame is uncommon to find. The brooch style was made during the Art Nouveau and Edwardian eras; a style produced from about 1860 to 1930.The brooch is not signed but the type of hinge and the C Clasp closure indicates it was most likely made in the 1920-1930 era.The tiered gold medallion is pierced metal work in an architectural motif finished in bright yellow heavy, thick, gold gilt or plating. The center is adorned with a Guilloche cab in light yellow with the rose and leaf design inlight pink and light green. The brooch has impressive weight as the body was perhaps cast from solid brass. This heirloom brooch is medium-large in size at 1 7/8\" wide x 1 3/8\" tall or 47 mm x 36 mm. The condition of this brooch is excellent for age. There is no loss of gold or gold wear on the front or sides and there are no scratches, dings, or dents. The Guilloche cab is glossy and perfect with no discoloration, chips, or crazing. On the back of the brooch is what appears to be a long, wavy, faint scratch from top to bottom however it is not a scratch. It is in mold line in the brass metal below the gold. The back has some very light wear from gentle handling over the past century. Comes gift wrapped and shipped in a new presentation jewelry box.